Offaly school's design reaches Junk Kouture Dublin final

An Offaly design has made it to the Junk Kouture Final in Dublin which takes place later this year.

'Don't Bale On Me' from Sacred Heart School Tullamore, is the local design chosen to go forward to the much-anticipated Dublin City Final, set to take place on October 1, at the Main Hall, RDS.

The Tullamore school's team consists of Alannah Peyton, Mary Dunne, Karen Greene, under the guidance of teachers Clodagh Hogan and Luke Corley.

The name of the design 'Don't Bale on Me' references the fact that the outfit's vibrant green straps are repurposed from bales of briquettes.

The oufit's unique headpiece - made from reclaimed wire and embellished with stars and flowers crafted from the same briquette straps - completes the look.

After two successful regional finals in March, sixty design teams from across the country will return to Dublin this October to compete for one of ten coveted spots in the next Junk Kouture World Final.

Creative, innovative, and sustainability-focused students between the ages of 12-19, will take the stage to present their most thought-provoking designs, all crafted entirely from everyday junk.

These young Irish visionaries, aim to dazzle and impress the esteemed Junk Kouture judging panel as they showcase months of hard work while performing in their impressive wearable designs each one with an inspiring story behind it.

Attendees can look forward to an exciting evening that begins with pre-show entertainment from Junk Kouture partners, featuring a live DJ set and followed by the main show of the best of young Irish creative talent.

Marking the 14th year of Junk Kouture in Ireland, this event promises to be yet another inspiring experience for fashion, creativity and sustainability enthusiasts alike.